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Jane O'Connor Obituary
WAVERLY — Jane J. O'Connor, Waverly, died Thursday evening, Oct. 27, 2016, in her home surrounded by family.
Born in Mahanoy City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Frances (Holzenthaler) Whittaker. She was a woman of Catholic faith who attended both St. Gregory's Parish and Our Lady of the Snows Church. Prior to her retirement at the age of 83, she was the secretary for the family interior design business. She adored cooking and baking, but the true joy and love of her life was spending time with her family.
Jane is survived by her brother, Francis Whittaker, with whom she resided in Waverly; two sons, Joseph O'Connor, his wife, Maryella, Scranton, and Sean O'Connor, his wife, Dorothy, Waverly; and eight grandchildren, Jacqueline Trama, Kaitlyn Karzenoski, Theresa, Sarah, Christopher, Marie, Sean and Elizabeth O'Connor.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on in the The Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green. Interment will be private in the Forest Hills Cemetery in Dunmore.
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November 1, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences for the family and friends of Jane. Jesus was to "bind up the brokenhearted" and "comfort those who mourn."-Isaiah 61:1,2. Hoping this offers a measure of solace during your time of sorrow.
Ron & Sharon Rockman
October 31, 2016
Dear Sean & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Though we never had the pleasure of meeting your mom, it is clear from her photo, that she was a kind-hearted woman, a quality that you have been blessed to inherit.
Ron & Sharon Rockman
Mary Ann, Jodi, Keith Lameo & Ovens
October 30, 2016
Our sincerest condolences, prayers and thoughts to Joe, Sean, Frank and family of Jane O'Connor who has fallen asleep in the arms of Our Lord.
Bill Nalevanko
October 29, 2016
Joe, Sean and families,
I was saddened to learn that your mom has passed. Please except my sincere condolences. She was a very fine woman.
Jennifer Finn
October 29, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful, sweet woman. I enjoyed meeting her. Sending hugs and prayers..
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